La Cafette - La Mesa

Love this restaurant, have ordered multiple times and different items and it is always good and fresh. Would rather order from a local business like this than chipotle!

Their pasta carbonara was delicious better than most places I order from, which can almost be like an Alfredo. I ordered it without peas and were thankful that they were able to accommodate my request. I also got the brie appetizer and the tiramisu which was just as amazing. If you are a fan of tiramisu, I recommend theirs! I am writing this review in the middle of quarantine and I wanted to reach out and order from local restaurants specifically. Although I would have probably never ventured here otherwise (I don't typically order Italian to go), this place has changed my mind on that. So thank you. stay strong during the Big Q! All in all, I highly recommend.

This is my second visit. I was craving chicken picatta and drove by and decided to try theirs. I did notice some inconsistencies (amount of artichoke pieces and sauce). But both times the meal was completely yummy. The garlic bread was very buttery which I love, but not very garlicky. Luckily I"d taken the order to go and just added my own garlic at home and it was perfect. I would go back and do recommend this restaurant.

I'm new to the area and trying to work my way through different local restaurants and I'm so glad I tried Little Roma! I ordered through a delivery app and the food was still hot upon arrival and so fresh! I tried the Fettuccini Verde and it was delicious! It also came with perfect garlic bread and a nice sized salad with a tasty Italian dressing. And to top it all off, the prices are absolutely amazing for what you get! I'll likely become a regular here!

On our way home from a failed camping trip in east SD, we needed a pick-me-up. After a google for garlic knots off our route, I found Little Roma. And I 'm so glad! Garlic knots were super tasty and good sized. We ordered a half dozen. We settled on the eggplant parmigiana and the gnocchi for our entrees. Both were generous portions and came with two large pieces of garlic bread and a side salad (or soup). Salads were simple with some red onion, tomato, and an oil based vinaigrette on the side. The eggplant came with some spaghetti and the gnocchi was awesome. Definitely a very strong gorgonzola sauce, but we liked it. Last but not least is the tiramisu. SO. GOOD!! Prices were very fair as well. With COVID-19, dining in was not an option, but food was ready when they said it would be and they even offered us seats on their front patio. Staff was super kind and friendly and the operations inside looked very well run with a spot for sanitized/unsanitized pens, notes to help streamline the process for food delivery delivery drivers, etc. We will definitely be coming back!